###### Created: 2023-10-22 15:45
###### Areas & Topics: #medicine #neurology
###### Note Type: #permanent
###### Connected to: [[Migraine]]
- Status Migrainosis is defined by NICE as a severe, uncontrolled migraine lasting more than 72 hours.
- Patients who present with this should not only have other more serious causes of headache ruled out but be urgently referred or admitted to hospital for acute treatment.
### Resources
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/migraine/management/adults/
https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2022-may/status-migrainosus